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When I was a kid, we used to sing “Time is My Friend” by Julie Andrews at assemblies. I didn’t think much of it at the time. At 38, I’m reevaluating my relationship with time. Time is decidedly not my friend. It’s closer to a (literal) mortal enemy. Would a friend ensure that I had […]
about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Let’s get the negatives out of the way: Jalen Green is not playing tonight in his first return to Toyota Center as an opposing player. Devin Booker is also out. However, Dillon Brooks is available and is going to take 30 shots. It should be a fun time. He got off to a slow start […]
about 2 months ago | 1 read
The Houston Rockets had a nip-and-tuck first half with the Sacramento Kings, before blowing the game open in the second half and taking 121-95 victory in H-town on Wednesday night. The Rockets were led by Alperen Sengun with 28 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 steals on 11-for-20 shooting from the field, and by […]
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Houston Rockets vs Sacramento Kings Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Location: Toyota Center — Houston, Texas TV: Space City Home Network Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 Online: Rockets App Gametime: 7:00 PM CST Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Reed Shepard, A. Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun Kings: Russell Westbrook, Zach Lavine, DeMar DeRozen, Keegan Murray, Drew Eubanks
about 2 months ago | 3 reads
Amen Thompson is one of the best athletes in the NBA. It’s clear when he’s on the break or getting downhill. In his third season, however, his role has been a little different. Well, drastically different. Fred VanVleet’s absence prompted the Houston Rockets to move him to point guard, which was interestingly enough his initial […]
about 2 months ago | 2 reads
After sustaining a torn ACL and undergoing surgery in September, both fans and media alike assumed Fred would be out for the entire 2025-2026 season. However, neither Houston nor VanVleet has ruled out a possible return. In the first episode of his podcast, Unguarded, Fred was asked about returning before or during the 2026 NBA […]
about 2 months ago | 2 reads
I don’t need to remind most of you that the Sacramento Kings swept the Houston Rockets last season. In the first meeting, the Kings made 15 consecutive shots over a period over six minutes ansd while the Rockets never gave up, the game was over after that. The second game was the sort of contest […]
about 2 months ago | 3 reads
This morning, NBA.com released their weekly power rankings, and the Houston Rockets slotted in at the number three spot behind only the Denver Nuggets and the Oklahoma City Thunder The Rockets had won three games in a row after suffering a heartbreaking loss to the Nuggets, including two (against teams with winning records) without Kevin […]
about 2 months ago | 3 reads
This was without question the worst loss of the season. I had some fear that the Rockets, having beaten the Jazz soundly Sunday afternoon might go into the second game of the away/also-away-but-in-the-same-town, back-to-back with Utah a bit complacent, and might be at risk of dropping a game they really should win. To say that’s […]
about 2 months ago | 3 reads
Houston Rockets vs Utah Jazz Monday, December 1st, 2025 Location: Delta Center: Salt Lake City, Utah TV: Space City Home Network Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 Online: Rockets App Gametime: 8:00 PM CST Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Reed Shepard, A. Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun Jazz: Keyonte George, Ace Bailey, Svi Mykhailiuk, Lauri […]
about 2 months ago | 4 reads
This is the preview for the second game of a back-to-back between the Houston Rockets and Utah Jazz. Houston won the first game 129-101, and the game was comfortably in hand in the second quarter. The Rockets scored at least 30 points in each quarter and none of Houston’s starters played more than 31 minutes. […]
about 2 months ago | 4 reads
There’s not too many more satisfying things as a Houston Rockets fan (especially one that’s been around a while) as a blowout victory over the Utah Jazz. And that’s exactly what we got today, as the Rockets trampled over Utah 129-101 behind Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun. Durant played his first game back since missing […]
about 2 months ago | 4 reads
Houston Rockets vs Utah Jazz Sunday, November 30, 2025 Location: Delta Center: Salt Lake City, Utah TV: Space City Home Network Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 Online: Rockets App Gametime: 2:00 PM CST Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Reed Shepard, A. Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun Jazz: Keyonte George, Ace Bailey, Svi Mykhailiuk, Lauri Markkanen, Jusuf […]
about 2 months ago | 4 reads
If you’re thinking to yourself, “This headline is ridiculous!” … you’re right. It is. It should go without stating that there are no credible sources that suggest the Rockets have any interest in James Harden returning to Houston. If you will recall, we dealt with these rumors before the beginning of last season, and word […]
about 2 months ago | 4 reads
The Houston Rockets are finally playing a back-to-back. Long after every other team has already had one (or several), Houston stays on the road to take on the Utah Jazz, a young team that feels like they’re just waiting for someone to throw a preposterous amount of picks at them for Lauri Markkanen. Danny Ainge […]
about 2 months ago | 3 reads
Some sports writers are sports experts. Some are writing experts. Those who are both are few and far between, and there’s a decent chance their name rhymes with (Tic) Tac Toe. (Zach Lowe. It’s Zach Lowe). I’m not here because I have any formal background in basketball. I’m a trained writer. Basketball is merely the […]
about 2 months ago | 4 reads
It’s that time of the year! A day for family, food, fun, and most importantly, taking time to remember what to be thankful for. This Thanksgiving season, Rockets fans have plenty to be thankful for. 1. Reed Sheppard After a rough first game of his season, Reed Shepard’s play these past games have been nothing […]
2 months ago | 4 reads
Heading into Wednesday’s match with the Golden State Warriors, the Rockets knew they would be without Kevin Durant for the second consecutive game due to personal reasons and Steven Adams would be out as well. So, Reed Sheppard was inserted into the starting lineup for the second consecutive game and Clint Capela would see extended […]
2 months ago | 4 reads
Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors November 26, 2025 Location: Chase Center: San Francisco, CA TV: ESPN Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 Online: Rockets App Gametime: 9:00 PM CST Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Reed Shepard, A. Thompson, Josh Okogie, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun Warriors: Gary Payton, Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler, Moses Moody, Draymond Green
2 months ago | 4 reads
Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant missed Monday’s game against the Phoenix Suns, due to a personal family matter. The game would’ve been a homecoming, of sorts, for KD. He’ll also miss Wednesday’s game against the Golden State Warriors, due to the same reason. The early thought *should be* that we hope all is well with […]
2 months ago | 3 reads
Tonight is another game that is probably in front of a sold out arena excited to see their former star Kevin Durant. While the Houston Rockets will not have their ace closer tonight against the Golden State Warriors, this game still has stakes. These teams, of course, played a 7-game first round series last time. […]
2 months ago | 5 reads
This was a good game because Phoenix isn’t a bad team. They may not be a great team, they may not be a playoff team, but they’re not bad. They might even be good. Dillon Brooks was certainly good tonight, going 11-22 for 29 points. Looking at that stat line it’s hard to recall him […]
2 months ago | 4 reads
Houston Rockets vs Phoenix Suns November 24, 2025 Location: Mortgage Matchup Center, Really, Seriously, Mortgage Matchup? Phoenix, AZ TV: Space City Sports Network Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 Online: Rockets App Gametime: 8:30 PM CST Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Reed Sheppard, A. Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen “Thin Jokic” Sengun, The Funaki Sunz: Devon Cream Tea […]
2 months ago | 4 reads
On Sunday afternoon, William Guillory of the Athletic reported that Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant will miss the next two games due to a family matter. “Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant will miss the next two games — including his return to Phoenix — while dealing with a family matter, a team source confirmed to […]
2 months ago | 3 reads
On Saturday, the Houston Rockets made a few relatively minor roster moves, assigning both Jae’Sean Tate and JD Davison to the Rio Grande Vipers. Neither move was much of a surprise, as both players were averaging right around five minutes per contest, when they played. However, Davison played in just five games (such is life […]
2 months ago | 2 reads